No matter the situation ALWAYS ALWAYS have an exit or emergency escape plan in your mind, you have no idea what can happen unexpectedly in the next second or two - Car in wrong lane, flat tire, animal etc etc etc.....

Couldn΄t agree more. What΄s written above here, is one of the most important things that you need in order to survive. Always stay one step ahead, that means you have an alternative plan, if (or when) something unexpected happens.

And I΄m not saying you should always go very slowly, but do remember that your options (or alternative plans) are reduced, as speed increases.